> From: "Nelson Santos, Visual AIDS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] org> > Date: October 23, 2008 5:29:55 PM EDT > To: Artists - Postcards From The Edge > <postcardartists@ lists.visualaids .org> > Subject: Artists Wanted: Postcards from the Edge > > Dear Artist, > > Visual AIDS invites you to participate in our 11th Annual Postcards > From the Edge benefit hosted by Metro Pictures, from January 9-10, > 2009. > > Here's how to participate: > > 1. Create or attach your original artwork on any 4"x6" heavy- > weight paper. Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and mixed > media are all welcome. > 2. Sign and print your name on the BACK only. > 3. Download submission forms and review details at: <http:// > www.thebody. com/visualaids/ current/postcard s2008_artists. html> > > Postmark Deadline is Wednesday, December 10, 2008. > > If you can not download forms and/or would like a Postcard Packet > mailed to you, please send a 6" x 9" SASE to: > Visual AIDS > 526 West 26th Street #510 > New York, NY 10001 > > Postcards From the Edge is a show and sale of original, postcard- > sized artworks on paper by established and emerging artists. > Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, each piece is > exhibited anonymously, and the identity of the artist is revealed > only after the work is purchased. With the playing field leveled, > all participants can take home a piece by a famous artist, or one > who’s just making his/her debut in the art world. Nonetheless, > collectors walk away with something beautiful, a piece of art they > love. For more details, visit <http://www.thebody. com/visualaids/ > current/postcards20 08.html> > > All proceeds support the programs of Visual AIDS. Founded in 1988, > Visual AIDS utilizes the visual arts to promote AIDS awareness and, > through the Frank Moore Archive Project, historicizes the > contributions of artists with HIV and the estates of artists lost > to AIDS. www.visualAIDS. org > > We thank you in advance for your support and donation. > > *** Please forward this email to interested artists. *** > > EVENT DETAILS: > > Preview Party > Friday, January 9, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM > Your only chance to get a sneak peek at the entire show. No sales > but one lucky winner will select any postcard! $75 admission > includes one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets $20. > Participating artists attend free. > > Benefit Sale -- ONE DAY ONLY! > Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 11:00 - 6:00 > Over 1,500 original postcard-sized works of art. > $75 EACH. Buy 4 cards and get 1 free! > First-come, first served. > > For more info visit http://www.thebody. com/visualaids/ current/ > postcards2008. html > > >
